the cross arms are of orange enamel
1944: in silver gilt with blue and white enamels
with bright red felt uppers
with the two ends of the tally ribbon stitched to the reverse of the cap and hanging freely in a naval style
56 Canadian Transport Company to No
Italy, Fascist State. A Cross Of The Italian Expeditionary Corps In The Soviet Union With Miniature certificate_of_authenticity the cross arms are ofIn Zinc, with white enameled cross, reverse inscribed C. S. I. R (Corpo Die Spedizione Italiano in Russia), reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms DNJEPR DONETZ, DON, LUGLIO 941 LUGLIO 942 (July 1941 July 1942) and BUG, measuring 42. 6mm (w) x 42. 5mm (h) and weighing 16. 5 grams, on period ribbon, with chipping to enamels; accompanied by miniature version measuring 25. 3mm (w) x 25. 4mm (h), both in very fine condition.